The YMCA has deleted references to gender identity and diversity, equity, and inclusion from one of its web pages following a report on its policies.
The organization removed a section that had pledged to support individuals regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. The change occurred after The Daily Wire reported on efforts by the American Parents Coalition to alert families about YMCA camp policies.
A YMCA spokesman said the page was no longer in use and would expire at the end of the year. The spokesman added that the group revised the language to align with other content after reviewing programs in response to an executive order from the Trump administration on DEI initiatives.
Local YMCA camps continue to list policies that allow housing based on gender identity. Some sites, including the Sherman Lake YMCA in Michigan and Camp Gorham in New York, describe options for trans and non-binary campers and privacy rules for sharing identity information with parents.
Alleigh Marré of the American Parents Coalition said the deletions do not change the underlying policies and that her group will keep raising concerns about fairness and safety.
